The Evan Bray Show

Bell’s proposed AI data centre is facing pushback from Standing Buffalo Dakota First Nation, which says the project is on its traditional land. Chief Rodger Redman joins us to explain why Bell’s refusal to formally consult with the Nation is raising concerns — and what happens next.

When a dog goes missing, every minute counts — but knowing how to search can make all the difference, and Saskatchewan does not have a specialized team when it comes to missing dogs. Lyne Delorme, a volunteer with Quebec’s Ge Cherche Charly (Looking for Charly), a missing dog rescue service, joins us to share how her team helped find a missing dog in Saskatchewan.

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Albertans have had their say on separation, but what do the referendum results mean for the province's political future? Ryan Jespersen, Real Talk show host, joins Evan to break down the vote, and how people are feeling in Alberta this morning.

Bed bugs can be tough to find, but Max Amundson, owner/operator of Bedbug Thermal Ultimate Service (BTU), has a secret weapon. He works alongside Lacy, a specially trained detection dog who can sniff out bed bugs. We’ll talk about how Lacy works and why a dog’s nose can make all the difference.

Shockwaves have been sent through Wainwright, Alberta, following a tragic fire that took place at the Canadian Forces base near the community on Saturday, claiming the lives of four and seriously hurting many more. Libby Gray, 650 CKOM reporter, joins us live from the small town to share how the community is coping.

Saskatchewan’s involuntary addictions treatment program has been delayed until early 2027 as the province continues developing regulations and putting together the committee that will determine who is placed into treatment. For an update on where we are, Evan is joined by Lori Carr, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions.

How risky is today's referendum vote for Alberta's premier Danielle Smith? Our next guest, Jen Gerson, co-founder of The Line and co-host of The Line podcast, says it wasn't just a risky choice; it was a dumb one too. She joins us to discuss the politics behind the referendum and what the results could mean for Alberta and the country.

You may have noticed that some names you just don't hear anymore - it's not your imagination. Canadian baby names have changed dramatically over the past century. Evan is joined by Neil Guppy, a UBC sociologist and professor who studies Canadian naming trends to explore what the names we give our children reveal about how our society is changing.

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